Live stream: Paterson residents protest Jameek Lowery's death

Police officers approach protesters in front of Paterson City Hall as they rally for justice for Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. (Photo: Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com)

NorthJersey.com will be streaming the rally live on this page when it begins.

6:15 p.m. Corey Teague, who helped to organize the event, addressed the crowd, asking Paterson residents to support the Lowery family as they grieve their loss and to continue to fight for justice and police transparency.

6:00 p.m. Family members of Lowery, including his father, aunt and uncle met with Mayor Sayegh, the police director and clergy members at city hall. The family declined to comment as they left city hall.

5:50 p.m. Protesters are gathering signatures on a petition to have the Attorney General's Office investigate Lowery's death rather than the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office because family members claim the agency works too closely with the Paterson police department.

5:25 p.m. The rally is off to a slow start with only about 30 protesters gathered at city hall so far. However, those who are there say more will be arriving soon.

5:10 p.m. The crowd is growing a bit and prominent clergy members have begun to arrive for the rally. Mayor Andre Sayegh could be seen from a second floor window in city hall assessing the scene. Meanwhile, police presence continues to grow along Market Street.

4:50 p.m. A small group is beginning to assemble outside Paterson city hall as police patrol the area and news trucks gather in anticipation of the rally. Some of those planning to attend the rally spoke with the media about some of their concerns, including the federal probe that has resulted in the convictions of three Paterson cops and Jameek Lowery's treatment in police custody.

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A man stands in front of police motorcycles during a rally in the wake of the death of Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

People run from Paterson police officers after being maced during a rally calling for justice for Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

Protesters raise their hands as they face Paterson police officers during a rally in reaction to the death of Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

A protester tries to block the camera as people rally for justice for Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

Activists approach Paterson police officers during a rally in reaction to the death of Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

A man approaches the police line with his hands up during a rally for justice for Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

A woman holds a sign for Jameek Lowery during a rally on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

Men stand on a ledge during a protest at Paterson City Hall in reaction to the death of Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

Protesters hold their hands up in front of Paterson police officers during a rally calling for justice for Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

A man calls for the rally to head back towards Paterson City Hall, in the hopes of getting to speak to Mayor Andre Sayegh on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Jameek Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

Police officers approach protesters in front of Paterson City Hall as they rally for justice for Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com

A police officer watches the crowd from inside Paterson City Hall as activists call for justice for Jameek Lowery on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, in Paterson. Lowery died two days after going on Facebook Live claiming that someone was out to kill him and asking the Paterson Police Department for help. Danielle Parhizkaran/NorthJersey.com